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Utah’s wildfire season is exploding this year, torching over 472,000 acres across 753 fires—fewer in number but far more destructive than ever before. Blame the dry conditions: a weak snowpack and prolonged drought have left forests tinder-dry, fueling massive blazes that release way more carbon than smaller grassland fires. With hazy skies and worsening air quality, experts warn the worst may still be ahead as heat-stressed forests and windy weather combine for a dangerous finish to fire season. Officials are urging extreme caution—every spark could ignite another monster blaze.

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